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What does Ayurveda means?

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Ayur = Life
Veda = wisdom, knowledge or science

Ayurveda (Sanskrit) = The science of life

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it is the oldest healing science in existence

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Ayurveda

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Text of ayurveda is written in______ between ________ ago

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  • India
  • 3,500 - 5,000 years
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The main focus: prevention of disease and promotion of positive health

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  • Ayurveda
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This is the state of balance of mind, body, spirit and environment

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  • Health
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A science dealing not only with treatment of some diseases but is a complete way of life

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  • Ayurveda
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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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Health

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Believes in a close relationship between man and universe and the flow of cosmic energy in different forms between all living and non living things

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  • Ayurveda
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AYURVEDIC: HEALTH
Sama Dosha

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  • Constitution are balanced
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AYURVEDIC: HEALTH
Sama Agni

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  • Digestive fire is balanced
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AYURVEDIC: HEALTH
Sama Dhatus mala kriyaha

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  • Body tissues(Dhatu) & elimination process (Malas) are balanced
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AYURVEDIC: HEALTH
Prassana atmendriya mana: swastha iti abhidiyate”

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  • And one whose Indriya (senses), Manah (mind) and Atma (self) are filled with bliss
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AYURVEDIC: HEALTH
swastha iti abhidiyate”

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such one is called healthy person

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Everything in the universe (both non-living and living) is composed of five basic elements

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Panchamahabhootha Theory

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What are the 5 basic Panchamahabhootha Theory?

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  1. PRITHVI = EARTH
  2. APP = WATER
  3. AGNI = FIRE
  4. VAYU = AIR
  5. AKASA = SPACE
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These are 5 elements combine with each other to give rise to three functional biostatic energies (Doshas) in the body

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  • Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory
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Responsible for all the biological, physiological and psychological functions of body and mind

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  • Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory
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Main factors responsible for formation, existence, and distinction

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  • Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory
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Balance and imbalance of these biostatic energy result in

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  • Health and Disease
  • Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory
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What are the 3 Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory?

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  1. VATHA = AKASA + VAYU
  2. PITHA = AGNI + APP
  3. KAPHA = APP + PRITHVI
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What are the factor that influence the combination of Thridosha (Bioenergy) theory?

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  • Make up of the parents
  • Environmental factors
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T/F: Dosha can go out of balance, and imbalance can cause illness

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  • True
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T/F: All of us are some combination of the three Doshas to varying extent

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TRUE

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T/F: There is not one “ideal” Dosha or combination of Doshas

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TRUE

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The purpose of determining the Dosha is to:
* Understand oneself better, * Find out more about being in balance * Learn what can disrupt balance
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DOSHAS as time of the day
* 2AM – 6AM Vatha * 6AM – 10AM Kapha * 10AM – 2PM Pitha * 2PM – 6PM Vatha * 6PM – 10PM Kapha * 10PM – 2AM Pitha
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DOSHAS THE SEASONS
* Summer – Pitha * Fall and early winter – Vatha * Late winter and spring – Kapha
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DOSHAS as stage of life
Stages of life * Childhood – Kapha * Adulthood – Pitha * Old age – Vatha
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Psychosomatic constitution or body type
- PRUKRITI
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Genetically determined, categorizing the population into several subgroups based on phenotypic characters like "appearance, temperament and habits"
- PRUKRITI
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Claimed to be useful in predicting an individual’s susceptibility to a particular disease, prognosis of that illness and selection of therapy
- PRUKRITI
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T/F: At the time of union of sperm and ovum, predominance of five elements decides the constitution of every individual
- TRUE
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Factors Responsible for Formation of Body Constitution
- Nature of sperm & ovum at time of conception – Nature of the condition inside the uterus – Food and other regimens adopted by the mother during pregnancy – Nature of 5 elements comprising the fetus
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Formed by the combination of space and air elements
- Vatha (the Leader) - Motivating force
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Responsible for controlling the nerve impulse and all higher cerebral functions
- Vatha
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controls the mind and controls all the gross and subtle movements in the body.
- Vatha
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General Qualities: Dryness, lightness, coldness, roughness, subtlety and motility
- Vatha
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Characteristics: – Mental alertness – Enthusiasm – Creativity – Quick to learn new things and quick to forget – Quick to complete tasks – Lighter frame, prominent joints
- VATHA (THE LEADER)
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Causes of Imbalance: – Excess intake of light, dry, cold or stale foods – Exposure to cold and wind – Too much loud noise, screen use – Irregular sleep time, wake up time and work time – Fasting – Excessive exercise – Excessive travel
- Vatha
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Characteristics of Imbalance: – Dryness of skin, joints – Joint pain – Constipation – Intermittent fatigue – Anxiety – Insomnia – Weight loss – Easily distracted
- Vatha
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Forms from fire (predominant) and water elements
- Pitha (the energiser)
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Controls the digestion and metabolic functions of transformation
- PITHA
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responsible for formation of tissues and waste products from the food that is ingested
- PITHA
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Controls body temperature, anxiety, thirst, hunger and sexual desire.
- PITHA
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General Qualities: oily in nature, sharp acting, hot, light, viscous, flowing and fluid in nature
- PITHA
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Characteristics: – Strong concentration – Strong digestion – Sharp intellect, “natural leaders” – Lustrous complexion with reddish tint – Good energy level – Good communication, to the point – Medium frame
- PITHA
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Causes of Imbalance: – Hot climate – Excessive intake of sour, salty, pungent or junk food – Tobacco use, alcohol use – Excessive competition – Excessive mental stimulation
- PITHA
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Characteristics of Imbalance: – Irritable mood, anger outbursts – Heartburn, skin rashes, loose bowel movements – Fever – Inflammation – Increased sweating – Burning sensation of the eyes
- PITHA
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Earth and water elements
- KAPHA (The Nourisher)
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Provides basic substratum of the body and controls the strength and immunity.
- KAPHA
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responsible for growth, reproduction, and sense of well being
- KAPHA
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General Qualities: oily in nature, cold, heavy, slow-acting, smooth, viscous, rigid
- KAPHA
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Characteristics: – Strong muscles, joints and bones – Strong immunity – Calm, affable – Generous – Slower to learn but retains information the best – Slow to anger – Large eyes, thick hair – Solid frame
- KAPHA
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Causes of Imbalance: – Excessive intake of sweet, sour, salty or junk food – Ingestion of large volumes of food or drink – Cold, heavy food – Lack of physical activity – Oversleeping – Daytime napping
- KAPHA
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Importance of Understanding Body Types
- As there is predominance of biostatic energies in each individual, each type requires substance different or opposite to the constitution to maintain health – Tolerance of food, drinks, environment, and even the benefits of treatment depends on the type of constitution – By understanding the constitution of individual, one can choose appropriate food, drinks and environment
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“Without proper diet, medicines are of no use. With proper diet, medicines are of no need.”
- RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL DOSHA
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– Eat in a quiet atmosphere; do not work, watch TV, etc. during meals – Be aware of your meal – Sit during a meal – Sit quietly for a few minutes after a meal before getting up to resume activity – Avoid packaged, processed, and microwave foods
- RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL DOSHA
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– Consistent routine matters * Bedtime (by 10PM) * Wake up time (by 6AM) * Exercise (ideally in the morning, before 10AM) – Vatha: light exercise – Pitha: moderate – Kapha: can tolerate more strenuous exercise Routine especially important for Vatha, but helpful for all
- RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL DOSHA
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How much water to drink? * Vatha: 6-7 glasses per day * Pitha: 5-6 glasses per day * Kapha: 4-5 glasses per day
RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL DOSHA
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Tissues of the body * “That which holds together”
- DHATUS
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* Rasa – plasma/lymph (nourishment) * Rakta – blood (life giving) * Mamsa – muscle (plastering/strength) * Meda – fat (lubrication) * Asthi – bone (support) * Majja – bone marrow (strength) * Shukta/Artava – reproductive fluid (procreation)
DHATUS
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* Waste products * “That which spoils or decays the body”
- MALAS * Mutra (urine) * Purisha (feces) * Sweda (sweat)
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Undigested or improperly digested food
- AMA
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can spread from the gut throughout the body, create inflammation, and is implicated in many diseases, such as: – Coronary heart disease – Gallstones – Immune disorders
- AMA
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– Incompatible food – Eating late at night – Packaged, processed food this can cause or cause of
- AMA
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Glow, aura, radiance or vitality
- OJAS * The essence of all the tissues * Energy reserve * Immunity * Maintains life * Maintains balance of the body
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